Chronic Illness: Walking by Faith

Title: Chronic Illness: Walking by Faith

Author: Esther Smith

ISBN: 9781629956886

Publisher: P&R Publishing

Pages: 96

Binding: Paperback

Weights: 154

Contents
Tips for Reading This Devotional 7
Introduction 9
Draw Near to God
Day 1: Seen and Known by God 15
Day 2: Faith in What You Cannot See 17
Day 3: Walk with God 19
Day 4: Say How Much It Hurts 21
Day 5: Trust the Lord 23
Day 6: Look for God in Lonely Places 25
Day 7: When You Don’t Know How to Pray 27
Day 8: A Radical Approach to Loss 29
Day 9: An Opportunity to Seek God 31
Take Care of Yourself
Day 10: Take Care of Your Body 35
Day 11: God Is Practical about Physical Needs 37
Day 12: Care for Yourself in Community 39
Day 13: Find Rest 41
Day 14: Make Unpopular Decisions 43
Day 15: A Spiritual Struggle 45
Day 16: One Day at a Time 47
Day 17: Chronic Illness and Your Thoughts 49

Day 18: Wisdom for Unpredictable Days 51
Day 19: Look for Jesus When You Feel Ashamed 53
Day 20: Toil and Strive for Godliness 55
Live with Purpose
Day 21: Stewards of God’s Grace 59
Day 22: Praise God for Your Body 61
Day 23: God Does the Work 63
Day 24: Strength in Weakness 65
Day 25: For the Glory of God 67
Day 26: Spread the Gospel 69
Don’t Give Up
Day 27: Wait for Jesus 73
Day 28: Expect God’s Goodness 75
Day 29: Hope in God 77
Day 30: Your Labor Is Not in Vain 79
Day 31: You Will Be Glorified 81
Conclusion 83
Acknowledgments 87
Notes 89
Suggested Resources for the Journey 91

“You will no longer suffer alone as you take up the journey of walking with God in the pages of this book.”

—Eliza Huie, Director of Counseling, McLean Bible Church, DC Metropolitan Area; Dean of Biblical Counseling, Metro Baltimore Seminary

“Speaks eloquently to chronic illness. . . . Gives hope and wisdom for all sufferers and for those who seek to care for them as well.”

—Andy Farmer, Pastor of Counseling and Care, Covenant Fellowship Church; Author, Real Peace: What We Long For and Where to Find It

“Simply outstanding. . . . Delivers an avalanche of hope as well as practical help about how to care for our bodies.”

—Dave Furman, Senior Pastor, Redeemer Church of Dubai; Author, Being There: How to Love Those Who Are Hurting and Kiss the Wave: Embracing God in Your Trials

“An exceptional devotional written by one who understands chronic illness. . . . A feast to savor and treasure!”

—Cindee Snider Re, Cofounder, Chronic Joy (chronic illness ministry); Author, Chronic Joy Thrive Series and Abide Series